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Neurological assessments: Electroencephalography [EEG]: Video EEG (10-20 system)

Your brain waves have been measured. A video recording was made of you at the same time.

The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord.

Many of the brain’s processes involve mild electrical currents flowing to the nerve cells. Some of these currents can be measured in the scalp. To take the measurements, various metal plates are laid on the scalp. These are used to test different parts of the brain.

The brain waves are represented as lines or waves on a screen or on paper. When certain conditions are present, the lines and waves look different to usual.

A video recording was made of you while the measurements were being taken. This can show whether you have been sleeping and whether you had a seizure, for example.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).